The Zoran Processor... Dunno if that is a outlaw chipset but it seems some people are complaining that dvd's don't encode right... Maybe it's time to ditch that for something more standard?

How about cranking out a .03 or .04 THD? Make it one better then everyone else?

Maybe pump up the watts 10 or 15 more. I wouldn't go any higher since most people are using subs ... If you have the money to spend on speakers with massive drivers and have a 1000 sq foot living room to store them... Then thats what the seperates are for...

DTS ES And Dobly EX are nice but what about a SACD MODE? That would be nice too. 7.1 is ok ...

Other then that maybe a 3-5Year Warranty? That would be really nice.

And keeping the price down where the average JOE can buy it. Not as if the 1050 is over priced.... But if it is going to cost an extra 100 or 200 more why not go with a better amp?

That's my 2 - 3 cents.

Have Fun / Good Luck and ENJOY. I wouldn't change much in the way of the box and front panel or remote since you already have a good thing going. Just keep it the same style.